There are many ways to illustrate the benefits of standardization for suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and ultimately, the end consumer. Standardization of the USB port on the PC, for example, ...

As everyone involved in the retirement market space well knows, the Department of Labor’s April 6, 2016 fiduciary ruling threw the industry into some turmoil. The legislation requires anyone providing ...

Designers are responsible to clients in multiple ways. Maintaining a brand’s high aesthetic standards is key among them, but additional more pragmatic responsibilities such as budget and establishing ...

The digital revolution has changed the way the world does business. That change has been more evident and more rapid than ever before over the past year as all industries grapple with the challenges ...

On the face of it, standardization and improvement may be viewed as extreme opposites. We look at the benefits of standardization. Some standardization benefits are specific to lean. Breaking down ...

The benefits of data standardization within the social sector—and indeed just about any industry—are multiple, important, and undeniable. Access to the same type of data over time lends the ability to ...

The debate over healthcare costs, accountability and what to do about the uninsured continues to center on nonprofits: The GAO has released a report that indicates that the lack of a consistent ...